O
Idioms beginning with "O"
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Contents of O:
[of old] (1) {adj. phr.}
Of ancient times; of long ago.
Knights of old had to wear armor in battle.
[of old] (2) {adv. phr.}
From earlier experience.
You won't get any money from Freddie. I know him of old.
[of one's life] {adj. phr.}
The best or worst; greatest. — Usually describing a time or effort.
At Disneyland, Tommy had the time of his life.
His race for the presidency was the political fight of his life.
[of one's own accord] or [of one's own free will] {adv. phr.}
Without suggestion or help from anyone else; without being told; voluntarily.
On her mother's birthday, Betsy did the dishes of her own accord.
* /But Johnny hates baths. I can't […]
[of service] {adj. phr.}
Valuable as a source of aid; helpful; useful.
When a visitor seems lost or confused, the courteous student will ask "May I be of service?"
A good jackknife is often of service to a camper.
[of sorts] or [of a sort] {adj. phr.}
Not especially good; not very good; of common quality.
Joel was a magician of sorts, and popular at parties.
[of the first water] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Of the finest quality; superior; very good; best.
The jeweler chose diamonds of the first water for the queen's crown.
The dance program at graduation was of the first water.
Compare: [FIRST-CLASS].